Alter 对比 Change

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Alter

10000 以上（较少见） B2 verb

Change

前 1000（非常常见） A1 verb

最常见: Change

	Alter	Change
发音	🇬🇧 //ˈɔːltə// 🇺🇸 //ˈɔltɚ//	🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/
含义	更改某事。 To change something.	让某事变得不同 to make something different
例句	The dress was altered to fit better.	I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	10000 以上（较少见）	前 1000（非常常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	A1
词性	verb	verb
搭配	alter the course, alter the agreement, alter the design, alter behavior, alter personality	considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition
反义	preserve, maintain, retain	remain, stay
常见错误	Confusing with 'change' - 'alter' usually implies a more significant adjustment., Using 'alter' without an object - it should always follow an object., Incorrectly using 'altered' as a noun.	Confused with 'exchange' which means to swap something., Using 'change' without an object, e.g., saying 'I change' instead of 'I change my clothes'., 'Changed' and 'change' misused in verb forms.
用法说明	当你想表示变化或修改时使用'改变'。它比'更改'更正式。避免用于非常小或琐碎的调整。 Use 'alter' when you want to indicate a change or modification. It is more formal than 'change'. Avoid using it for very minor or trivial adjustments.	在谈论修改或改变时使用'改变'。在口语和书面英语中都适用，无论是随意还是正式的场合。避免在需要更具体的术语时使用，比如'transform'或'alter'。 Use 'change' when talking about making modifications or alterations. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, in casual or formal contexts. Avoid using it in a situation that requires a more specific term, like 'transform' or 'alter'.

在真实片段中看它

Top Gear › S1 E1

which means they're going to change the bumpers and the bonnet

- Unimportant? Oh, here, you try it. - No, nobody wants to change.

Succession › S1 E1

And you never lawyered the trust change.

Top Gear › S1 E1

which means they're going to change the bumpers and the bonnet

- Unimportant? Oh, here, you try it. - No, nobody wants to change.

Change

常见问题：Alter 对比 Change

Alter和Change 有什么区别？

Alter: To change something. Change: to make something different

哪个更常见：Alter和Change？

Change 在日常英语中最常见。

哪个更高级：Alter和Change？

Alter 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 B2。

Alter和Change 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Alter: B2, Change: A1。

Alter和Change 是什么词性？

Alter: verb, Change: verb.

能各给一个例子吗？

Alter: The dress was altered to fit better. Change: I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer.

我可以互换使用 Alter和Change 吗？

不总是。Alter和Change 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。